Social Media Intern

Buffalo, NY (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive social media support for the Buffalo Sabres and Bandits, assisting game-day production, content creation, and community management across TikTok, YouTube, and other channels.

  • Assist in day-to-day management of Buffalo Sabres social media inboxes and create content for home games.
  • Pursuing or completed degree in Communications, Sports Management, PR, or related field.
  • Experience with influencer outreach or campaigns (preferred).

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Help manage social media channels for Sabretooth and team dog
  • Assist the Sabres social director and coordinators on game days with overall social media production, as well as practices and event coverage as needed
  • Assist in day-to-day management of Buffalo Sabres social media inboxes
  • Create and share content on all Buffalo Bandits social media channels during every home game and select away games
  • Upload and optimize videos on YouTube
  • Ideate and execute concepts for Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits TikTok channels
  • Assist in Buffalo Sabres social media influencer execution
  • Be an active member of the social media team – pitch ideas, remain current with social media industry trends, generate creative and compelling content
  • Maintains a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Other duties as requested or assigned.

Requirements

  • Candidate must be at least 18 years of age
  • Pursuing or completed a degree in Communications, Sports Management, Public Relations, or similar field
  • Available to work evening, weekend, holiday hours as needed
  • General understanding of social media platforms including X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube
  • Strong attention to detail, grammar, and proofreading skills
  • Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • General knowledge of Adobe Suite, specifically Photoshop and Premiere
  • Passionate about customer service
  • Must be dependable, willing to take initiative, and adapt to a variety of situations including a fast-paced environment

Preferred

  • Strong knowledge of social media strategy and content planning
  • Experience with influencer outreach or campaigns (preferred)
  • Experience working in sports or entertainment setting (preferred)